This past week Forbes released its Best States for Business Rankings. Utah moved up one spot from last year to claim the number two spot. Forbes credits the jump in the rankings to Utah's successful tech industry.

The Utah Film Commission has launched the “Next Level Grant Program” to provide funding and footing for local directors and producers. The program is the state agency’s latest effort to support Utah filmmakers.

OREM — While researchers note Salt Lake City is, and will likely remain, the economic epicenter of the Beehive State for the foreseeable future, Utah County has become the primary engine of the state's nation-leading growth.